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SABC News and Current Affairs

Award-winning Current Affairs and news talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week. Relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want - beating deadlines, making headlines. 6-7am, 1-1:30pm weekdays and weekends from 1-2pm.

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#PODCAST: With under a month until race-day, it's all...

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2019/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - We are just 23 days away from the world-famous 94th edition of the Comrades Marathon. This year's marathon will mark the 48th Up Run, starting at the Durban City Hall and finishing 12 hours later at the Scottville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg. The marathon organising committee has worked tirelessly in ensuring that all the Comrades refreshments stations will be adequately stocked with a variety of runner refreshments. Comrades Marathon Media and

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#PODCAST: Widespread community outrage as the stench...

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2019/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of Chatsworth, south of Durban fear for their health as a result of a terrible stench clouding the air. This after streets were littered with refuse bag due to the local dump site being at capacity. Following the municipal workers strike earlier this month, residents resorted to taking their refuse to the local dump on their own because bin trucks had not come. Chairperson of the Crossmoor CPF, Zain Cassim says the area is infested with maggots and

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3:25

#PODCAST: ANCYL in KZN calls for eThekwini Mayor...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - The African National Congress Youth League eThekwini Region has called for the suspension of eThekwini Municipal Mayor Zandile Gumede. This after Gumede and two other suspects - councillor Mondli Mthembu and service provider Craig Ponnan, were charged with fraud, corruption, money laundering as well as contravening the Municipal Management Act. She briefly appeared in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court yesterday and is currently out on a fifty thousand rand

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#PODCAST: Father killed in front of children at...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A father has been killed this morning in what is believed to be a taxi-related drive-by shooting on Old Main Road, in Verulam, north of Durban. It's been reported that the victim had been transporting his son and two other children to school when unknown gunmen opened fire on him. Prem Balram, spokesperson for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa, says the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage...

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#PODCAST: Police search for suspects after botched...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are searching for suspects following the death of one person in an attempted hijacking in Newlands East, in Durban last night. Spokesperson at local security company, Blue Security, Andreas Mathios says the hijackers shot at the driver of the vehicle when he tried to defend his passenger. Mathios says the hijackers did get away with the vehicle, which was later found abandoned not far from the scene of the shooting…..

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#PODCAST: Trio arrested for posing as health...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Two men and a woman have been arrested for allegedly pretending to be health inspectors at Hibberdene on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. It's believed the suspects went into a store on Monday and began inspecting expired goods. The trio then allegedly requested the store owner pay them a bribe to turn a blind eye. KZN police spokesperson - Colonel Thembeka Mbele says the trio will appear in court today on charges of extortion and fraud......

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#PODCAST: Viral video of an elderly woman being...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A shocking video of an elderly woman being taunted and publicly humiliated for an alleged affair with a younger man has caused an outcry on social media. The video has been circulating on various platforms, but has since been taken down and reported on some sites. Social media users have now cried FOUL over the video, as they say it dehumanises a woman...

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#PODCAST: Whatsapp users urged to update to the...

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2019/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Are you a WhatsApp user? Have you upgraded to the latest version? If not, then you may be in danger of falling prey to spyware that can monitor calls on WhatsApp. Reports claim that users of older versions of the popular messenger application are being targeted by hackers who use malicious software that is transmitted to phones via WhatsApp calls. In this week's Techno Touch we speak to CEO and Chief Innovation Analyst, Preetesh Sewraj, about what WhatsApp

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2:36

#PODCAST: Political parties call for eThekwini Mayor...

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2019/05/15

eThekwini Municipal mayor, Zandile Gumede, and two other suspects have been granted bail of 50-thousand rand each. They appeared at the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on charges including fraud and corruption. Gumede and the two other accused handed themselves over to the Hawks National Clean Audit Task Team on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, reactions are coming in from political parties including the IFP, ANC Youth League and the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) - calling for eThekwini mayor,

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4:28

#PODCAST: Social media backlash after video of...

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2019/05/14

A shocking video of an elderly woman being taunted and publicly humiliated for an alleged affair with a younger man has caused an outcry on social media. The video has been circulating on various platforms, but has since been taken down and reported on some sites. Social media users have now cried FOUL over the video as they say it dehumanises a woman. Newsbreak's Mfundo Mthembu compiled this report....

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#PODCAST: Unemployment rate rises to 27.6% - we...

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2019/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 27.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019. This figure has been revealed today by Statistics South Africa. The rate is a marginal increase from the 27-point-1 percent recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018. Economist, Professor Dilip Garach predicts another change in the rate in the second half of 2019...

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#PODCAST: EThekwini Municipal Mayor Zandile Gumede...

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2019/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Zandile Gumede and two other suspects have been granted a bail of 50 000 rand each. They appeared at the Durban commercial crimes court on charges of fraud and corruption. Gumede and the two other accused handed themselves over to the Hawks earlier today. Their matter relates to the irregular awarding of tenders. The media has been blocked from taking pictures of the accused. Our reporter Fanele Mhlongo says Gumede and the

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#PODCAST: Professor Abul Fadl Mohsin Ebrahim...

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2019/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Emeritus Professor Abul Fadl Mohsin Ebrahim has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Seychelles in South Africa by its President Danny Faure. He received the appointment after his much-publicised book - Muslims in Seychelles: A Historical Appraisal of Legacy - made international headlines for its insight into the history of Muslims in the Seychelles. Professor Ebrahim says he looks forward to promoting tourism, trade and education between Seychelles and South

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#PODCAST: Ambulance driver in hot water after...

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2019/05/14

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo & Hoosen Ebrahim - Three pedestrians have been killed after they were knocked by an ambulance in Durban. It's believed a Rescue Care ambulance was responding to an emergency when the driver lost control of the vehicle on Booth Road in Cato Manor yesterday. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson - Colonel Thembeka Mhele says a case of culpable homicide is being investigated. Meanwhile, the rules of the road for emergency vehicles has come under the spotlight

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#PODCAST: Kollywood star Kamal Haasan leaves Indians...

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2019/05/14

Tamil superstar, Kamal Haasan, has kicked up a storm after he labelled Mahatma Gandhi's assassin as free India's first Hindu terrorist. The ruling BJP party wants the actor to be sent to prison even as the group defended a Hindu priest who is running for office, although she is charged with acts of terrorism. Rana Sen reports...

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#PODCAST: EFF in KZN says they will now educate...

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2019/05/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The Economic Freedom Fighter in KwaZulu-Natal says their support has increased in the province. The party is currently in 4th position and has secured eight seats in the provincial legislature. In this "no-holds-barred" interview, Rachel Vadi asks EFF KZN spokesperson, Vusi Khoza, the party's stance on people of Indian origin ......

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#PODCAST: Little ones wish Mums a #HappyMothersDay on...

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2019/05/13

Here are some sweet messages from our youngest Lotus FM fans for all Mums on this special Mothers Day (credit: Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi)

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#PODCAST: Environmental Activist Zandri Greyling...

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2019/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban beaches remained closed and some businesses affected by the sewage that is flowing into the port of Durban. Millions of litres of garbage has been flowing into the port after an eThekwini Municipality pump station malfunctioned. It has affected the harbour, the local yacht club, Wilson's Wharf and the Durban Point area. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that the coastline would be affected for over a week before it clears up. Meanwhile,

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#PODCAST: Suspected thief succumbs to his injuries...

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2019/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A man who was allegedly set on fire on Friday evening in Phoenix, north of Durban - succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning. KZN VIP CEO Glen Naidoo says the deceased was allegedly set alight after he was caught stealing equipment. Naidoo says police are seeking assistance in the investigations from residents who may have been witness to the incident...

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#PODCAST: Reservoir Hills community say they are...

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2019/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The community of Reservoir Hills in Durban are living under siege from criminals who prey on elderly members of the community. This after 56- year old Ravi Ponnan was held up at his home yesterday in Dangelo Place. The community have urged law enforcement to step up efforts regarding policing to effectively rid the community of crime. Ponnan says that this is the second incident on his property in a matter of two weeks...

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